High School Credit: .5 In the Design and Modeling (DM) unit, students discover the design process and develop and understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they have learned throughout the unit to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy. Students who successfully complete this course wil receive high school credit.

High School Credit: .5 In the Magic of Electrons (ME) unit, students explore electricity, the behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices through hands-on projects. They learn knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and examine the impact of electricity on the world around them. In Medical Detective, students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, investigate disease outbreaks, and explore how a breakdown within the human body can lead to dysfunction. Students who successfully complete this course will receive high school credit.